HMGB1-antagonism exerted by glycyrrhizin could be fruitful against COVID-19.

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Giorgio Ciprandi
Luisa Maria Bellussi
Valerio Damiani
Desiderio Passali

Keywords

COVID-19, SARS CoV-2, HMGB1, Glycyrrhizin, Prophylaxis.

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic era is causing a relevant issue for the health. There is no specific drug able to antagonize the SARS-CoV-2 infection. As a consequence, there is growing interest about potential molecules able to contrast infection. In this regard, HMGB, an alarmin, may play a relevant role in pathogenic mechanisms induced by SARS-CoV-2.  As HMGB1 is antagonized by glycyrrhizin, this substance could be potentially useful as ancillary treatment in COVID-19.
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